CPD Dimensions of Sexuality

CPD Faith, Religion & Spirituality

Module Writer: Jaap Westerbos

This module focuses on ‘How to deal with issues of spirituality and religion when working with sexual diversity’.

The aims of this module are:

  • To increase awareness of internalised negativity caused by religion and spirituality ('There is something wrong with the essence of my being')
  • To integrate faith and spirituality as pathways into healing
  • To support students in exploring individual expressions of spirituality, including the use of drugs and extreme sex 
  • To develop awareness about “spiritual bypassing” as a way of avoiding real meaning
  • To increase knowledge and understanding about a wide range of expressions of queer spirituality

CPD Mental Health - Clinical Practice


CPD Mental Health - Research Focus


CPD Working with Older People: Ageing & GSRD – The Specific Needs Of People Growing Older

Module Writer: Max Fuhrmann

AIMS

* To understand more about the culture of GSRD older adults and their particular needs as they age.

* To know about myths, assumptions and misinformation which can prevent GSRD seniors from accessing needed medical, mental health and social services.

* Be more aware of potential biases towards these populations and how these may impact clinical judgments.

* Identify some best practices for helping GSRD older adults to feel more included and safe in aging network organizations and institutions.